Type 076 ‘Sichuan’ and Drone Logistics Signal PLA Push for Far-Seas Reach as Taiwan Political Contest Intensifies
The source reports that the PLA’s Type 076 LHD Sichuan may deploy multiple GJ-21 stealth drones and that the PLA is testing a heavy-lift transport UAV, developments that could strengthen long-range PLAN task group operations and improve over-the-beach resupply resilience. It also highlights US legislative moves on space cooperation and financial-institution leverage regarding Taiwan, alongside Beijing’s reported political influence priorities and rising Japan–PRC tensions after Japan’s election.